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LOT 3259

Diocletian BI Antoninianus. AD 284-305.

Rome mint; struck AD 285. 7th officina. IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG, Jupiter standing facing, head to left, holding thunderbolt with right hand and sceptre in left; XXIZ below. RIC V.2 161. Good Very Fine.(4.43gr, 23mm, 1h). [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman; collector's tickets included.

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LOT 3259

Diocletian BI Antoninianus.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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